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Join ghosthunters as they search around city museum for spooks
BRAVE souls can join ghost hunters who will be searching around a historic Worcester museum in search of spooks. People can investigate the spooky goings on at Tudor House Museum, in Friar Street, with Fright Nights Worcestershire. There will
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Worcester City suffer penalty heatbreak in Cup final
WORCESTER City suffered penalty heartbreak in a cup competition for the second time this season after losing 4-2 on penalties to Corsham Town in the final of the Marsh Challenge Cup. The cruel defeat came only weeks after suffering penalty heartbreak
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Fishing tackle worth £2,000 stolen from shed in Stourport
POLICE are investigating a theft from a shed in Stourport in which £2,000 worth of fishing tackle was stolen. The incident happened in the area of William Coley Place in the last few days, police said in a neighbourhood alert. PC Cheri Mackenzie
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Is drinking alcohol good for you? Here's what a former Worcester GP says
I’M often asked by patients if alcohol confers any health benefits. I’d like to reach out to our community and empower them on the health benefits and risks of alcohol consumption as well as helping patients understand the wider impact on how alcohol-related
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Fancy a nightclub-style evening with songs from city's favourite son to Led Zeppelin?
THERE will be the chance to see a one-off, all-star group perform at this year's The Elgar Festival. Blues guitarist and special guest Alex Voysey, will play alongside The Old Blue Gang. The band will play at the Royal Porcelain Works in Worcester
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Here's when the pop up peregrine falcon viewing sessions will be taking place in May
PEOPLE can view the peregrine falcons at special pop up sessions at Worcester Cathedral in May. Monitoring team members will be on hand with binoculars and scopes for people to be able to see the pair close up spectacular detail. The sessions
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'Hard-fought game between two teams at opposite ends of the league'
IT was a hard-fought game between two teams at opposite ends of the league with a lot to fight for made for an intense matchup. With Crusaders in a relegation battle themselves, they were no easy feat to go up against. However, it was City
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English restaurants and offices must include single-sex toilets from now on
New restaurants, offices and shopping centres in England will be required to provide single-sex toilets. Ministers say the changes will “alleviate safety, privacy and dignity concerns”. Women and equalities minister Kemi Badenoch said the move
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Britain's Got Talent fans share disdain at unusual tactic used by contestant
Britain's Got Talent returned to our screens once again this weekend for its 17th series, and one act saw plenty of viewers express disdain at a unique tactic they employed. The opening act of tonight's auditions episode (Saturday, May 4) was content
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Everything you need to know about BBC’s I Kissed a Girl – where to watch and cast
Dannii Minogue is back once more to play the important role of Cupid as she welcomes 10 single girls to Italy all hoping for a shot at love. The UK’s first dating show for girls who like girls follows on from BBC’s successful I Kissed a Boy which
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Do I need planning permission for a veranda? Find out if you need to apply
Verandas make the ideal add-on to your home when it comes to creating a blended inside/outside living space. As most can be constructed with a roof, it means Brits get to make the most of the unpredictable weather because you can still sit outside
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Pub owners left 'gobsmacked' after reaching final of prestigious awards
Owners of a popular pub in Stourport have been left "gobsmacked" after reaching the final of a prestigious award. The Black Star on Mitton Street is one of only 10 establishments shortlisted for Best Traditional Pub in the Midlands at the Midlands
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Five best cocktail bars in Worcester
IF YOU are planning a birthday night out or just fancy a glass of something a bit special then Worcester has a number of great cocktail bars. From refined spots to enjoy a cosmopolitan to rowdy bars to have fun and enjoy a fruity drink out of a
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Excitement at special visitors in tourist attraction gardens
IT MAY attract people from across the UK, but there were some very special guests in the gardens of a rural estate near Worcester. Staff were excited to spot a deer and two fawns enjoying Spetchley Park and Gardens. While the adult deer
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Beautiful and bizarre: photos from Upton Folk Festival's procession
CROWDS in their thousands enjoyed the carnival atmosphere of a folk festival as ancient dance and musical traditions were brought to life during a spectacular procession. The streets of the town came alive with the tinkle of bells, the flutter
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Joy as first successful peregrine breeding at Pershore Abbey
WILDLIFE lovers are rejoicing as four peregrine falcon eggs have hatched at Pershore Abbey. People have been watching the nest via livestream as the first chick reveal was on Saturday (May 4) with the next two on Sunday followed finally by the
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The rare Royal Mint coins selling for almost £600 - check your change
Anyone looking to make some extra money is being encouraged to check their change for a rare 50p coin after a pair sold for more than £500 on eBay. The pair of Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coins sold for a combined £580 at auction after attracting
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Do you have 20/20 vision? Find this hidden number in 30 seconds to find out
If you have ever wondered how good your vision is, then look no further. This optical illusion will test your eyesight and help you find out if you really have 20/20 vision. Created by Immerse Education, the brainteaser challenges your mind
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Top 10 most common signs of stress in dogs noticed by owners themselves
It can be normal for your dog to be stressed sometimes, and it could be helpful to know the signs that owners see the most frequently. Factors that can often cause stress in dogs include things such as loud noises and being around new people.
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Heineken to create 1,000 jobs and re-open 62 closed pubs after £39m investment
Heineken is set to invest £39 million into its UK pubs, creating more than 1,000 jobs and reopening 62 long-term closed pubs. The Dutch brewing giant will invest the money in more than 600 of its Star Pubs across the country. Star said that
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Recruiters reveal the top 10 mistakes people make that can ruin a job interview
Job interviews can be a very stressful thing to navigate, and there are a number of mistakes people can make that could ruin their chances. If you're looking to make a good first impression and seal the deal then you don't want to be making these
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Registration portal now open for Young Reporter September intake
Newsquest’s Young Reporter Scheme saw hundreds of students send through their articles, eager to be included as one of this year’s winners. It is a huge accolade to win as the scheme can be a tough programme to manage alongside schoolwork and other
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James May doesn't want to work with Jeremy Clarkson again
James May believes that he will never work with Top Gear chums Jeremy Clarkson or Richard Hammond again. The trio originally joined forces in 2003 to present the hit BBC motoring show before other ventures such as Prime Video’s The Grand Tour.
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Police update on incident in Ronkswood which saw armed police in street
ARMED police were called to a street in Ronkswood following reports of concern for a man's safety. A man was arrested in Lincoln Green and taken into custody after concerned people called police on Sunday (May 5)afternoon. A West Mercia Police
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Tesco alerts shoppers of major change to Tesco Clubcard promotions in all stores
Tesco has unveiled a major change to the look of its Clubcard Prices promotion in stores across the UK. The supermarket giant has introduced brand new Clubcard signage in all of its stores following a legal battle with Lidl. Tesco lost an appeal
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Florist signs up to eliminate plastic floral foam from funeral floristry
A WORCESTERSHIRE florist has signed up to a campaign to eliminate plastic floral foam from funeral floristry Kate Hurst, of Camomile & Cornflowers ltd in Shelsley Beauchamp, near Worcester, has become one of the pioneering members of The Farewell
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Owners of popular restaurant to start new venture abroad - but venue will stay open
THE owners of a popular city-centre restaurant have announced they will be leaving to start a new venture abroad. Kate Page and Matthew Sanderson, who have been running Friar Street Kitchen in Worcester for the past seven years, have said it is
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Worcester baker has Britain's best loaf after scooping another big win
AN artisan bakery in the city has won the best loaf competition for a speciality bread with a semi-sweet taste. Peter Cooks Bread based in The Hopmarket in Worcester has taken home a trophy in the 2024 Britain’s Best Loaf competition for its Kuschty
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'I've cleared my drive but was it worth taxpayers' money?' dad asks council
AN exasperated dad stands in his empty drive after removing all 'dilapidated' vehicles on council orders but vows to fight on for the right to park on his own driveway. Mike Perkins' driveway in Cranham Drive, Warndon, Worcester, now stands vacant